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Discover DuPage on a Budget

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

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Why head to the city when adventure’s right here at home? Discover the best of DuPage County on a budget with local deals, free attractions, and activities for all ages.

Hands in red mittens hold a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows and a cinnamon stick, surrounded by snow.

Cocoa and Crafts (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grade School

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Grade School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and get creative with a fun-filled crafting session! Sip, relax, and make something special to take home.

Colorful felt Christmas ornaments, including snowmen, hearts, stars, and trees, decorated with white stitching.

Hand Warmers (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Say so long to the shivers. Create your own reusable hand warmers to keep cozy all season long! Stay warm wherever winter takes you.

A navy ship marked "850" passes under an open drawbridge in a city river, with tall buildings nearby.

The Windy City at War: Chicago During WWII

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Following the Great Depression and the attack on Pearl Harbor, Chicagoans felt the full impact of World War II.

Two red candles with gold ribbon, pine branches, and red ornaments on a red background.

Velas inspiradas en las fiestas (Adultos) / Holiday-Inspired Candles (Adults)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, En Español

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español

Registration Required

Event Details:

Crea una vela festiva para traer luz y calidez a tu hogar o regalar a alguien especial. / Create a festive candle to bring warmth and light to your home—or to share as a thoughtful gift.

A child and adult practice letters with flashcards at a table in a colorful classroom.

Building Little Voices: Birth to Age 5

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

From a baby’s babbling to their first words and beyond, Speech-Language Pathologist Joseph Sierra III will guide parents and caregivers through the stages of early speech and language development.

Smiling man points up with a lightbulb above his finger and blue question marks around his head.

All Things 2025 Trivia

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Think you’ve kept up with 2025? Test your knowledge of the year’s biggest headlines, wildest moments, and trendiest topics in this fast-paced trivia night. Gather your brainiest friends (teams of up to six) and see who really ruled 2025!

Image of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking with text overlay: "THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT."

Day of Service (Grades 7-12)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Teen

Open

Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Do some good on your day off school. Earn up to two service hours by completing projects to help your community.

Create patterns, pictures, and designs with Perler beads, and we’ll fuse them into lasting works of art.

Fuse Bead Fun (Grades 4-6)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room 1 at Glenside Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grade School

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Community Room 1

Age Group: Grade School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Create patterns, pictures, and designs with Perler beads, and we’ll fuse them into lasting works of art.

Karla Valenti Meet & Greet / Conoce y Saluda a Karla Valenti

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Large Community Room at Glenside Library

Age Group:

Grade School, Family

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Library Branch: Glenside Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Grade School, Family

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Meet Karla Valenti, the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling books for children in English and Spanish including novels Lola and Lotería, picture books María Mariposa and Esperanza Caramelo, and the

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9 am					Friends of the Library Meeting 9:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group (Women's Group) 10:00am–11:00am Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Event Details: Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.m	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Heart-y Party (Ages 3-K+ Guardian) 10:30am–11:15am Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Struck by Cupid’s arrow? Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and a treat. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.		This event is in the "Adults" group Love is in the Air: Old Time Radio Shows 10:00am–11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Tune the dial to love and laughter!
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2 pm					This event is in the "Family" group Valentine's Day Card Party (All Ages) 2:30pm–3:30pm Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spread the love! Make colorful cards to share with friends, family, or someone special. Get creative with stickers, sparkles, and sweet messages to make your Valentine smile. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Grade School" group Duct Tape Roses (Grades 4-6) 4:00pm–4:30pm Grade School Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Grade School" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Duct tape isn’t just for fixing things, it’s for creating them too! Make bright, long-lasting roses to keep or give as a gift. This event is in the "Grade School" group Art Studio (Grades 1-3) 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn about an artist, technique, or movement and make a project inspired by what we learn! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. Independent Attendance This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family.			This event is in the "Grade School" group Foodie Kids: Chocolate Strawberries (Grades 4-6) 4:00pm–4:30pm Grade School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Grade School Registration Required Event Details: Dip, drizzle, and decorate chocolate-covered strawberries with toppings like sprinkles, Oreo crumbles, and more. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Independent Attendance This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. This event is in the "Teen" group Foodie Teens: Chocolate Strawberries (Grades 7-12) 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Dip, drizzle, and decorate chocolate-covered strawberries with toppings like sprinkles, Oreo crumbles, and more. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Independent Attendance This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Arte de San Valentín (Adultos) / Saint Valentine’s Art (Adults) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, En Español Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required Event Details: Descubre una hermosa técnica de acuarela perfecta para crear arte inspirado en el Día de San Valentín. / Discover a beautiful watercolor technique perfect for creating art inspired by Valentine’s Day.	This event is in the "Adults" group Citizenship Study Group Part 2 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Citzenship Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citzenship Registration Required Event Details: Review the N-400: Application for Naturalization, and learn the five most common reasons forms get denied. Practice the citizenship test, rehearse for the naturalization interview and prepare for the Oath of Allegiance.	This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group Comics & Crafts: Curveball (Grades 5-8) 6:30pm–7:15pm Grade School, Teen Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Story and Craft Room Age Group: Grade School, Teen Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Pick up the month’s free graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Heart-y Party (Ages 3-K+ Guardian) 6:30pm–7:15pm Preschool, Kindergarten Arts & Crafts, Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 2 Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Struck by Cupid’s arrow? Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and a treat. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Study Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Event Details: Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL group.	This event is in the "Adults" group Line Dancing 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Start off on the right foot (pun intended) as Lines ’N Motion instructor Belynda Head guides you every step of the way through this fun, easy-to-learn dance style.	This event is in the "Adults" group Excel: Beyond the Basics 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Computer Study Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Study Registration Required Event Details: If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; and more. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Eight Women Who Changed Astronomy 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Community Room 1 Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: For centuries, women have helped unlock the mysteries of the universe, often without recognition. This event is in the "Adults" group ELL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults ELL Study This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenside Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL Study Event Details: Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ILL groups.

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